How to get into old-time music
old-time music: genre of North American folk music northsound.fm covers 96 old-time music artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into old-time music?
Start with Old Crow Medicine Show's "Volunteer (Old Crow Medicine Show album)". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into old-time music.
Who are the best old-time music artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for old-time music include Old Crow Medicine Show, Ralph Stanley and Mike Seeger. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is old-time music?
genre of North American folk music